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You'll get a kick out of this Japanese film clip. obviously, it ws produced many years after WWII. T-28's vs Polikarpov I-16 Rata's! Dehavilland Beavers dropping bombs and weird editing. It ends with a triumphant Japanese song and F-104's taking off and flying in formation. Typical "Godzilla" dogfight scenes with models, but there are real aircraft in it. I found it very interesting.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qENLZS4w ... re=related

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Sure it's not Tiwanese? Toss in some Bruce Lee clips and you've got a Kung Fu masterpiece. I like the ground troops all wearing Feldgrun and German helmets, and the tug of war propping the hero's engine. The whole movie would be a two rack guys night hit or have the 9 years olds gigling with all the jerky action and fake gore.

Thanks for brightening my morning Jerry!

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I think it would be a perfect candidate for the "Mystery Science Theater" treatment!!!!!
I would LMAO if someone ever did it right!
Jerry

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Is it me or the Chinese soldiers have German helmets?

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Didja read my very same question in my post?
I'd like to MST3000 back on TV!!

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FYI in the mid thirties the Chinese bought about 300,000 German Made M35 helmets, and used them for many years.

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Japanese "Nate" fighters vs. Curtiss Hawk biplanes [models] as well...

I especially liked the Telex boom microphone for one of the Curtiss Hawk pilots.

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I enjoyed seeing the M-18 Hellcat TDs - even if they were in Japanese markings.

Ryan

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Thanks for the explanation of the German helmets.

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Taiwanese for certain. Flaws and all, I wouldn't mind watching the entire film. The model aircraft air combat scenes were pretty good for the time.

I still hope someone will someday produce a good film about the Chinese-American pilots who flew with the KMT in the thirties. Arthur Chin's story in particular has the potential for a terrific movie.

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It was likely Tiawan...Japan didn't use T-28s, wheras Tiawan did (IIRDC)...they also made a local look-alike.

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what the heck??? no saki or sushi served at the snack bar??? what kind of movie theater is this?? i paid good yen!!! gammara the rocket powered turtle would wipe them all out. ( for those under 45 years old you won't know what i'm talking about) thanks for a fun new years post!!! happy new year to all of the wix gang!!!

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Gammara Rules! He could kick Mothra, Godzilla and Rodan all at the same time!!!!

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